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en-USncezidweb@cdc.govHealthPublic HealthAugust 1, 2014 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O121, by date of illness onset" src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O121-05-14/080114-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2014/O121-05-14/advice-consumers.html">Read the Advice to Consumers & Retailers »</a></strong></li> <li>This outbreak appears to be over. </li> <li>A total of 19 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli </em>O121 (STEC O121) were reported from six states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: California (1), Idaho (3), Michigan (1), Montana (2), Utah (1), and Washington (11).</li> <li>44% of ill persons were hospitalized. No ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths were reported. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Epidemiology and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho was the likely source of this outbreak.</li> <li>Evergreen Fresh Sprouts reports it is no longer using the seed lot linked to illnesses in this outbreak. <ul> <li>Sprouts produced by this firm from this seed lot are likely no longer available for consumption given the approximately 14-day shelf life of raw clover sprouts.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Although this outbreak appears to be over, <em>E. coli</em> is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about <em>E. coli</em> and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection can be found on the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/general/index.html">CDC <em>E. coli</em> Web Page</a>. </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8633478
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8633478Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:15:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO121Raw Clover SproutsJune 27, 2014 (Investigative Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O121, by date of illness onset" src="/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O121-05-14/062714-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li>As of June 27, 2014, a total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli </em>O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Idaho (3), Michigan (1), Montana (2), Utah (1), and Washington (11).</li> <li>44% of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Epidemiology and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho are the likely source of this outbreak.</li> <li>Raw clover sprouts have not been recalled from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.</li> <li>According to FDA, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts has reported further production and distribution of raw clover sprouts grown from the same seed lot that was associated with the outbreak. Sprouts from this seed lot may still be in the marketplace. <ul> <li>CDC is concerned that continued distribution and sales of raw clover sprouts produced from the same seeds pose a risk to human health. </li> <li>CDC and FDA recommend that consumers do not eat any raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts and that retailers do not sell or serve them.</li> <li>The Washington State Department of Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are also advising people not to eat raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.</li> </ul> </li> <li>This investigation is active and ongoing and CDC will update the public when more information becomes available.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632884
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632884Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:15:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO121Raw Clover SproutsJune 20, 2014 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O157:H7, by date of illness onset" src="/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O157H7-05-14/062014-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li>A total of 12 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O157:H7 (STEC O157:H7) were reported from 4 states. <ul> <li>58% of ill persons were hospitalized. No ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths were reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Epidemiologic and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated ground beef produced by Wolverine Packing Company was the likely source of this outbreak of STEC O157:H7 infections.</li> <li>On May 19, 2014, Wolverine Packing Company recalled approximately 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with STEC O157:H7. <ul> <li>The products subject to recall bear the establishment number &ldquo;EST. 2574B.&rdquo;</li> <li>The recalled ground beef was shipped to distributors for retail and restaurant use nationwide. There was no distribution of the products to the U.S. Department of Defense, the National School Lunch Program, or catalog/internet sales.</li> <li>The recalled ground beef was also distributed to a limited number of retail establishments for consumer purchase.</li> <li>Read the full list of products that were recalled.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Although the use-by date of the recalled ground beef products has passed, consumers and restaurants might still have recalled ground beef in their freezers if the ground beef was frozen. <ul> <li>Consumers should check their freezers for recalled ground beef products and should not attempt to cook the ground beef and eat it. </li> <li>Restaurants should check their ground beef products for the recalled establishment number and should not attempt to cook the ground beef and serve it.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef. <ul> <li>Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.</li> <li>Ask that ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures be cooked to 160°F internal temperature when ordering at a restaurant. </li> </ul> </li> <li>This outbreak appears to be over. However, <em>E. coli</em> is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about <em>E. coli</em>, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC <em>E. coli</em> Web Page. </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632802
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632802Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:44:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO157:H7Ground BeefJune 10, 2014 (Investigative Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O121, by date of illness onset" src="/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O121-05-14/061014-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li>As of June 9, 2014, a total of 17 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli </em>O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from five states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Idaho (3), Michigan (1), Montana (2), Utah (1), and Washington (10).</li> <li>47% of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Epidemiology and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho are the likely source of this outbreak. <ul> <li>In interviews, 12 (86%) of 14 ill persons reported eating raw clover sprouts in the week before becoming ill. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Raw clover sprouts have not been recalled from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts. Because contaminated sprouts may still be available on the market, CDC recommends that consumers do not eat any raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts. <ul> <li>The Washington State Department of Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are also advising people not to eat raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.</li> </ul> </li> <li>This investigation is ongoing and CDC will update the public when more information becomes available.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632680
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632680Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:37:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO121Raw Clover SproutsMay 22, 2014 (Initial Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O121, by date of illness onset" src="/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O121-05-14/052214-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li>As of May 21, 2014, seven confirmed and three probable cases of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli </em>O121 (STEC O121) infection have been reported in Idaho and Washington. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Idaho (3) and Washington (7).</li> <li>Fifty percent of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Results from initial state and local epidemiologic investigations indicate a link to eating raw clover sprouts. <ul> <li>In interviews, nine (90%) of ten ill persons reported eating raw clover sprouts in the week before becoming ill.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Preliminary traceback investigations indicate that contaminated raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho is the likely source of this outbreak of STEC O121 infections.</li> <li>The Washington State Department of Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are advising people not to eat raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.</li> <li>This investigation is active and ongoing and CDC will update the public when more information becomes available.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632501
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632501Thu, 22 May 2014 15:32:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO121Raw Clover SproutsMay 19, 2014 (Initial Announcement): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E.coli O157:H7, by date of illness onset" src="/ecoli/images/maps/2014/O157H7-05-14/051914-epi-tn.jpg" /> <ul> <li>As of May 16, 2014, a total of 11 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O157:H7 (STEC O157:H7) have been reported from 4 states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Massachusetts (1), Michigan (5), Missouri (1), and Ohio (4).</li> <li>60% of ill persons have been hospitalized. No ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths have been reported. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Epidemiologic and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicate that contaminated ground beef produced by Wolverine Packing Company is the likely source of this outbreak of STEC O157:H7 infections.</li> <li>On May 19, 2014, Wolverine Packing Company voluntarily recalled approximately 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with STEC O157:H7. <ul> <li>The products subject to recall bear the establishment number &ldquo;2574B.&rdquo;</li> <li>The recalled ground beef was shipped to distributors for retail and restaurant use nationwide. There was no distribution of the products to the Department of Defense, the National School Lunch Program, or catalog/internet sales.</li> <li>Read the full list of products that were recalled.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Restaurants should check their ground beef products for the recalled establishment number. <ul> <li>Do not serve or sell the recalled ground beef.</li> <li>Do not attempt to cook the recalled ground beef and serve it.</li> <li>People who have eaten the recalled ground beef should look for signs of STEC infection. </li> </ul> </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632481
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8632481Tue, 20 May 2014 14:21:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakO157:H7Ground BeefDecember 11, 2013 [Final Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ready-to-Eat Salads<img alt="Persons infected with the outbreak strains of E. coli O157:H7, by State" src="http//:www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O157H7-11-13/121113-epi-tn.jpg" /><ul> <li>A total of 33 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 were reported from four states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (1), California (28), Texas (1), and Washington (3).</li> <li>32% of ill persons were hospitalized. Two ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths were reported. </li> </ul> </li> <li>The STEC O157:H7 PFGE pattern combination in this outbreak was new to the PulseNet database.</li> <li>Epidemiologic and traceback investigations conducted by local, state, and federal officials indicated that consumption of two ready-to-eat salads, Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken and Mexicali Salad with Chili Lime Chicken, produced by Glass Onion Catering and sold at Trader Joe&rsquo;s grocery store locations, was the likely source of this outbreak of STEC O157:H7 infections.</li> <li>On November 10, 2013, Glass Onion Catering voluntarily recalled numerous ready-to-eat salads and sandwich wrap products that may be contaminated with STEC O157:H7. <ul> <li>Read the list of recalled products regulated by USDA&rsquo;s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).</li> <li>Read the list of recalled products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Although the &ldquo;Best By&rdquo; dates have passed for the recalled products, consumers should still check their homes and refrigerators for any of the ready-to-eat salad products and wraps. <ul> <li>Do not eat the recalled products and dispose of any remaining product.</li> <li>People who have eaten a recalled product should look for signs of STEC infection.</li> </ul> </li> <li>This outbreak appears to be over. However, <em>E. coli</em> is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about <em>E. coli</em>, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC <em>E. coli</em> Web Page. </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8630660
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8630660Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:30:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakInitial Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ready-to-Eat Salads<img width="282" height="202" alt="FSIS establishment number on recalled ready-to-eat salad products" src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/TJ-salad.jpg" /> <p>A total of 26 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 have been reported from three states. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), California (22), and Washington (3).</p> <p>Among persons for whom information is available, illness onset dates range from September 29, 2013 to October 26, 2013. Ill persons range in age from 4 years to 78 years, with a median age of 28 years. Sixty-one percent of ill persons are female. Among 21 persons with available information, 6 (28%) reported being hospitalized. Two ill persons have developed HUS, and no deaths have been reported.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8630254
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8630254Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:10:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakMay 30, 2013 [Final Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O121-03-13/053013-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O121 (STEC O121) were reported from 19 states. <ul> <li>82% of ill persons were 21 years of age or younger.</li> <li>31% of ill persons were hospitalized. Two ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths were reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborative investigative efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated Farm Rich brand frozen food products was the source of this outbreak. <ul> <li>On April 4, 2013, <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_025_2013_Expanded/index.asp">Rich Products Corporation expanded its recall to include all Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan's brand frozen food products</a> produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant between July 1, 2011 and March 29, 2013 due to possible contamination with <em>E. coli</em> O121. </li> <li>The recalled products had “Best By” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.</li> </ul> </li> <li>This outbreak appears to be over. However, the recalled products have a long shelf-life, and they may still be in peoples' freezers. <ul> <li>Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them.</li> <li>This is especially important for children under 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems because they are more likely to develop a serious illness.</li> </ul> </li> <li><em>E.coli</em> is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about <em>E. coli</em> and steps people can take to reduce their risk for infection can be found on the<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/index.html"> CDC <em>E. coli</em> homepage</a>.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628684
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628684Thu, 30 May 2013 13:15:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakMay 10, 2013 [Investigative Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O121-03-13/051013-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from 19 states. <ul> <li>82% of ill persons are 21 years of age or younger.</li> <li>31% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two ill people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>CDC and state public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness. <ul> <li>Information available to date indicates that consumption of Farm Rich brand frozen food products is one likely source of infection for the ill persons in this outbreak.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The outbreak strain of STEC O121 has been identified in two different Farm Rich brand frozen products collected from the homes of two ill persons in Texas and New York.</li> <li>On April 4, 2013, Rich Products Corporation expanded its recall to include all Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan’s brand frozen food products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant between July 1, 2011 and March 29, 2013 due to possible contamination with <em>E. coli</em> O121. <ul> <li>The recalled products had “Best By” dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Consumers should check their freezers for recalled frozen products and not eat them.</li> <li>The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are currently conducting investigations to determine the source of product contamination.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628471
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628471Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakApril 26, 2013 [Investigative Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O121-03-13/042613-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 32 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from 18 states. <ul> <li>81% of ill persons are 21 years of age or younger.</li> <li>35% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two ill people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul></li> <li>CDC and state public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness. <ul> <li>Information available to date indicates that consumption of Farm Rich brand frozen food products is one likely source of infection for the ill persons in this outbreak.</li> </ul></li> <li>The outbreak strain of STEC O121 has been identified in two different Farm Rich brand frozen products collected from the homes of two ill persons. <ul> <li>The Outbreaks Section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) Eastern Laboratory identified the outbreak strain from individually wrapped Farm Rich brand frozen mini pizza slices from an opened package collected from an ill person&rsquo;s home in Texas. </li> <li>The New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center Laboratory, identified the outbreak strain from an opened package of Farm Rich brand frozen chicken quesadillas from an ill person&rsquo;s home. </li> </ul></li> <li>On April 4, 2013, Rich Products Corporation expanded its recall to include all Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan&rsquo;s brand frozen food products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant between July 1, 2011 and March 29, 2013 due to possible contamination with <em>E. coli</em> O121. <ul> <li>The recalled products had &ldquo;Best By&rdquo; dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.</li> </ul></li> <li>USDA-FSIS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently conducting investigations to determine the source of product contamination.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628259
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8628259Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakApril 5, 2013 [Investigative Update]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O121-03-13/040313-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 27 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from 15 states. <ul> <li>81% of ill persons are 21 years of age or younger.</li> <li>35% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two ill people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>CDC and state public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness. <ul> <li>Information available to date indicates that consumption of Farm Rich brand frozen food products is one likely source of infection for the ill persons in this outbreak.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The outbreak strain of STEC O121 has been identified in two different Farm Rich brand frozen products collected from the homes of two ill persons. <ul> <li>The Outbreaks Section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) Eastern Laboratory identified the outbreak strain from individually wrapped Farm Rich brand frozen mini pizza slices from an opened package collected from an ill person&rsquo;s home in Texas. </li> <li>The New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center Laboratory, identified the outbreak strain from an opened package of Farm Rich brand frozen chicken quesadillas from an ill person&rsquo;s home. </li> </ul> </li> <li>On April 4, 2013, Rich Products Corporation expanded its recall to include all Farm Rich, Market Day, and Schwan&rsquo;s brand frozen food products produced at its Waycross, Georgia plant between July 1, 2011 and March 29, 2013 due to possible contamination with <em>E. coli</em> O121. <ul> <li>The recalled products had &ldquo;Best By&rdquo; dates ranging from January 1, 2013 to September 29, 2014.</li> </ul> </li> <li>USDA-FSIS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are also currently conducting investigations to determine the source of product contamination.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8627994
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8627994Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:45:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakMarch 29, 2013 [Initial Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 Infections Linked to Farm Rich Brand Frozen Food Products<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2013/O121-03-13/032813-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 24 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing <em>Escherichia coli</em> O121 (STEC O121) have been reported from 15 states. <ul> <li>78% of ill persons are 21 years of age or younger.</li> <li>33% of ill persons have been hospitalized. One ill person developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>CDC and state public health officials are interviewing ill persons to obtain information regarding foods they might have eaten and other exposures in the week before illness. <ul> <li>Information available to date indicates that consumption of Farm Rich brand frozen food products is one likely source of infection for the ill persons in this outbreak.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Testing conducted by the New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center Laboratory, identified the outbreak strain of STEC O121 in an open package of Farm Rich brand frozen mini chicken and cheese quesadillas from an ill person’s home.</li> <li>On March 28, 2013, Rich Products Corporation recalled approximately 196,222 pounds of Farm Rich brand frozen chicken quesadillas and several other frozen mini meals and snack items because they might be contaminated with <em>E. coli</em> O121. </li> <li>The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are also currently conducting investigations to determine the source of infections in this outbreak.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8627887
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8627887Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:53:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakDecember 10, 2012 [Final Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/O157H7-11-12/120512-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 33 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing<em> Escherichia coli</em> O157:H7 (STEC O157:H7) were reported from five states. <ul> <li>46% of ill persons were hospitalized. Two ill persons developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths were reported.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies linked this outbreak to pre-packaged leafy greens produced by State Garden of Chelsea, Massachusetts. </li> <li>Traceback investigations of pre-packaged leafy greens purchased by ill persons identified State Garden as a common producer, but a source of contamination has not been identified. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its investigation to identify the source of the contamination. </li> <li>This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, <em>E. coli</em> is still an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about <em>E. coli</em> and steps people can take to reduce their risk for infection can be found on the CDC <em>E. coli</em> homepage.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626636
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626636Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:00:00 ESTNovember 17, 2012 [Initial Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/O157H7-11-12/111712-map.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 28 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Shiga toxin-producing<em> Escherichia coli</em> O157:H7 (STEC O157:H7) have been reported from five states, with most cases in New York. <ul> <li>42% of ill persons have been hospitalized. Two ill persons have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure, and no deaths have been reported.</li> </ul> </li <li>The outbreak was initially in New York. More recently, more ill persons in other states have been reported, and the investigation has expanded.</li> <li>Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix blend produced by State Garden of Chelsea, Massachusetts, is one likely source of this outbreak. <ul> <li>Four leftover packages of Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix blend collected from four ill persons’ homes yielded the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7.</li> <li>On November 2, 2012, Wegmans recalled 5-ounce and 11-ounce packages of Organic Spinach and Spring Mix blend, produced by State Garden, because they may be contaminated with STEC O157:H7. The products were withdrawn from the market, and shoppers were notified.</li> </ul> </li> <li>CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled Wegmans brand Organic Spinach and Spring Mix blend and that they dispose of any remaining product in the home or return the product to a Wegmans store location. <ul> <li>This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weak immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Other brands of pre-packaged leafy greens have been reported by ill persons outside of New York. Investigations are ongoing to determine if other contaminated leafy greens are also a source of illness in this outbreak.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626397
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8626397Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:30:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakJuly 20, 2012 (Final Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO145/072012-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 9 states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (5), Kentucky (1), Louisiana (5), Maryland (1), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (1).</li> <li>Four ill persons have been hospitalized. One death has been reported in Louisiana.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Dates for patients' onset of illness range from April 15, 2012 to June 12, 2012. </li> <li>Based on interviews conducted, a source for these infections was not identified. </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624615
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624615Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakJune 22, 2012 (Investigation Update): Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO145/062212-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 15 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 6 states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (5), Louisiana (5), and Tennessee (1).</li> <li>Four ill persons have been hospitalized, and one death has been reported in Louisiana.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Based on interviews conducted to date, a source for these infections has not been identified. If a specific source is identified, public health officials will advise the public and take steps to prevent additional illnesses.</li> <li>Dates for patients' onset of illness range from April 15 to May 12, 2012. It has been approximately 6 weeks since the last illness onset among reported cases. Although this indicates that this outbreak could be over, CDC continues to work with state public health officials to identify additional cases and the source of these STEC O145 infections.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624336
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624336Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:45:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakJune 10, 2012 [Initial Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli O145 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO145/060912-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 6 states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (2), California (1), Florida (1), Georgia (5), Louisiana (4), and Tennessee (1).</li> <li>Three ill persons have been hospitalized; one death has been reported in Louisiana.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Based on interviews conducted to date, a source for these infections has not been identified. If a specific source is identified, public health officials will advise the public and take steps to prevent additional illnesses.</li> <li>Dates for patients' onset of illness range from April 15 to May 12, 2012. It has been approximately 4 weeks since the last illness onset among reported cases. Although this indicates that this outbreak could be over, CDC continues to work with state public health officials to identify additional cases and the source of these STEC O145 infections.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624173
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624173Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:00:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakApril 3, 2012 [FINAL Update]: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants.<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO26/040312-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li> A total of 29 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have been reported from 11 states. <ul> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), Iowa (5), Kansas (2), Michigan (10), Missouri (3), Ohio (3), Pennsylvania (1), Washington (1), Wisconsin (1), and West Virginia (1). </li> <li>Seven ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. </li> </ul> </li> <li>Results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicated eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants was the likely cause of this outbreak.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623455
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623455Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:45:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakraw clover sproutsMarch 23, 2012 [FINAL Update]: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/ecoliO157/032312_statemap_tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>As of March 21, 2012, 58 persons infected with the outbreak strain of <em>E. coli</em> serotype O157:H7 were reported from 9 states.</li> <li>Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that romaine lettuce was the likely source of illnesses in this outbreak, and contamination likely occurred before the product reached retail stores.</li> <li>This particular outbreak appears to be over and consumers are not being advised to avoid eating any specific foods at this time. However, <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7 is still an important cause of human illness in the United States..</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623337
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623337Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:30:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakromaine lettuceMarch 8, 2012: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants.<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO26/030812-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 25 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have been reported from 8 states.</li> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Iowa (5), Missouri (3), Kansas (2), Michigan (9), Arkansas (1), Ohio (3), and Wisconsin (1)</li> <li>Six ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. </li> <li>Results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants is the likely cause of this outbreak</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623175
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8623175Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:15:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakraw clover sproutsFebruary 24, 2012: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants.<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO26/022412-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li>A total of 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have been reported from 6 states.</li> <li>The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Iowa (5), Missouri (3), Kansas (2), Michigan (2), Arkansas (1), and Wisconsin (1). </li> <li>Two ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. </li> <li>Preliminary results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants is the likely cause of this outbreak.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622885
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622885Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakraw clover sproutsFebruary 15, 2012 [Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts at Jimmy John's Restaurants.<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2012/ecoliO26/021512-map-tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li> A total of 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O26 have been reported from 5 states</li> <li> Preliminary results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants is the likely cause of this outbreak</li> <li> FDA's traceback investigation is ongoing. Traceback information on sprouts has identified a common lot of clover seeds used to grow clover sprouts served at Jimmy John's restaurant locations where ill persons ate</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622787
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622787Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakraw clover sproutsDecember 7, 2011 [Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/ecoliO157/120711_statemap_tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <ul> <li> As of November 30, 2011, 60 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 have been reported from 10 states.</li> <li> Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that romaine lettuce is the likely source of illnesses in this outbreak, and contamination likely occurred before the product reached retail stores.</li> <li> This particular outbreak appears to be over and consumers are not being advised to avoid eating any specific foods at this time. However, E. coli O157:H7 is still an important cause of human illness in the United States.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622102
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622102Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:32:00 ESTe. coliescherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakromaine lettuceJuly 8, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<ul> <li>As of July 5, 2011, Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI)* reports 852 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)–a type of kidney failure that is associated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or STEC, infections–and 32 deaths associated with HUS. </li> <li>In the United States, six confirmed cases of STEC O104:H4 infections have been identified. Among these six cases, one death has been reported in an Arizona resident who traveled to Germany before becoming ill.</li> <li>On June 10, 2011, RKI announced that contaminated raw sprouts from one farm in Germany are the likely source of the outbreak. This farm has been closed and the sprouts produced there are no longer in restaurants or store shelves in Germany. Over the past few weeks, the number of cases associated with this outbreak has markedly decreased. </li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622103
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622103Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:56:00 ESTe. colie. coli O104STEC O104:H4escherichia coli infectionoutbreakshiga toxingermanyJune 23, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<ul> <li>As of June 22, 2011, Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI)* reports 823 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)–a type of kidney failure that is associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC, infections–and 29 deaths associated with HUS.</li> <li>In the United States, five confirmed cases and one suspect case of STEC O104:H4 infection have been identified. One death has been reported in an Arizona resident who had recently traveled to Germany. This case has not yet been confirmed to have STEC O104:H4 and is currently under investigation.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7638602
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7638602Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:20:00 ESTJune 15, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<ul> <li>As of June 14, 2011, Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI)* reports 784 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)–a type of kidney failure that is associated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or STEC infections–and 23 deaths associated with HUS.</li> <li>In the United States, four confirmed cases and one suspect case of STEC O104:H4 infections have been identified. No deaths have been reported.</li> <li>RKI has announced that contaminated raw sprouts were the source of the outbreak. The German public health authorities currently recommend that people in Germany not eat raw sprouts of any origin. Travelers to Germany should be aware that the recommendation not to eat cucumbers, tomatoes and leafy salads in northern Germany has been lifted as of June 10.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7480420
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7480420Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:07:00 ESTJune 7, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<p>As of June 6, 2011, case counts confirmed by Germany’s Robert Koch Institute* includes 642 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli or STEC infections – and 15 deaths associated with STEC O104:H4 infection.</p> <p>In the United States, one confirmed and three suspected cases of STEC O104:H4 infections have been identified in persons who recently traveled to Hamburg, Germany, where they were likely exposed.</p> <p>At this time, a specific food has not been confirmed as the source of the infections. German public health authorities advise against eating raw sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, and leafy salads from sources in northern Germany until further notice.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7333977
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7333977Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:37:00 ESTJune 3, 2011: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<p>As of June 2, 2011, case counts confirmed by Germany’s Robert Koch Institute include 520 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli or STEC infections – and 11 deaths. In the United States, four suspected cases of STEC O104:H4 infections have been identified in persons who recently traveled to Hamburg, Germany, where they were likely exposed.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7270125
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7270125Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:03:00 ESTInvestigation Announcement: Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O104 (STEC O104:H4) Infections Associated with Travel to Germany<p>CDC is monitoring a large outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O104:H4 (STEC O104:H4) infections ongoing in Germany. The responsible strain shares virulence characteristics with enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC). As of May 31, 2011, case counts confirmed by Germany’s Robert Koch Institute* include 470 patients with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli or STEC infections – and nine deaths.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7267877
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=7267877Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:00 ESTApril 7, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with In-shell Hazelnuts<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/hazelnuts0157/0407_epi_tn.jpg" alt="epi curve" /> <ul> <li>As of April 1, 2011, eight persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 were reported from Michigan (1), Minnesota (3), and Wisconsin (4).</li> <li>Laboratory testing conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on in-shell hazelnuts recovered from a patient's home identified <em>E. </em>coli O157:H7 matching patient isolates by DNA analysis.</li> </ul>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622107
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622107Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:55:00 ESTe. coliO157:H7escherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakin-shell hazelnutsMarch 23, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Lebanon Bologna<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/O157-0311/0322statemap_tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <p>As of March 22, 2011, 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 have been reported from Maryland (3 cases), New Jersey (2 cases), North Carolina (1 case), Ohio (2 cases) and Pennsylvania (6 cases). Reported dates of illness onset range from January 10, 2011 to February 15, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 1 to 70 years, with a median age of 13.5 years. Seventy-nine percent are male. Among 13 ill persons for whom information is known, 3 or 23%, reported being hospitalized, and none have reported hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli O157:H7 infections. No deaths have been reported.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622104
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622104Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:03:00 ESTe. coliO157:H7escherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreaklebanon bolognaMarch 10, 2011: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with In-shell Hazelnuts<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/hazelnuts0157/0310_epi_tn.jpg" alt="epi chart" /> <p>As of March 9, 2011, seven persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli serotype O157:H7 have been reported from Michigan (1 case), Minnesota (3 cases), and Wisconsin (3 cases). Reported dates of illness onset range from December 20, 2010 to January 28, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 15 to 78 years, with a median age of 62 years; 86% are male. Among ill persons, 43% reported being hospitalized, and none have reported hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli O157:H7 infections. No deaths have been reported.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622106
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622106Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:09:00 ESTe. coliO157:H7escherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakin-shell hazelnutsMarch 5, 2011 [Announcement]: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with In-shell Hazelnuts<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2011/hazelnuts0157/0305_map_tn.jpg" alt="state map" /> <p>CDC is collaborating with public health officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. Investigators are using DNA analysis of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622105
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622105Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:06:00 ESTe. coliO157:H7escherichia coli infectionmultistateoutbreakin-shell hazelnutsMultistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Beef from JBS Swift Beef Company<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/features/ground_beef_260px.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Ground beef in a white container." /> <p>Several state health departments, CDC, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections. On June 24, FSIS issued a notice about a recall of 41,280 pounds of beef products from JBS Swift Beef Company that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. On June 28, the recall was expanded to include 380,000 pounds of assorted pieces of beef (beef primal products) from the same company. Health officials in several states who were investigating reports of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses...</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13263
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13263Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:30:00 ESTJune 30, 2009: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections<img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2009/06/30_map_tn.jpg" alt="A map of the United States displaying cases of E. coli as of March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009" /> <p>As of Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 72 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 30 states. Of these, 51 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (6), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (2), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3), Minnesota (6), Missouri (1), Montana (1), North Carolina (2), New Hampshire (2), New Jersey (1)...</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13141
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13141Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:00 ESTJune 25, 2009: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections<h4>Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7, United States, by State, March 1, 2009 to June 25, 2009</h4> <img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2009/06/25_map_tn.jpg" alt="A map of the United States displaying cases of E. coli as of March 1, 2009 to June 25, 2009" /> <p>As of Thursday, June 25, 2009, 69 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 29 states. Of these, 46 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (5), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (3), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3)...</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13098
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13098Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:30:00 ESTJune 22, 2009: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections<h4>Infections with the Outbreak Strain of <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7 By Date of Report to PulseNet</h4><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2009/06/22_chart_tn.jpg" alt="a chart showing, by month, infections related to E. coli O157:H7 reported to PulseNet." /> <p>As of Monday, June 22, 2009, 70 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 30 states. Of these, 41 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (2), California (3), Colorado (5), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (3), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2), Maine (3), Minnesota (6), Missouri (2), Montana (1), North Carolina (2)...</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13092
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13092Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:59:00 ESTJune 19, 2009: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections<h4>Persons Infected with the Outbreak Strain of <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7, United States, by State, March 1, 2009 to June 18, 2009</h4> <img src="http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/images/maps/2009/06/19_map_tn.jpg" alt="A map of the United States displaying cases of E. coli as of March 1, 2009 to June 18, 2009" /> <p>As of Thursday, June 18, 2009, 65 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 29 states. Of these, 23 have been confirmed by an advanced DNA test as having the outbreak strain; these confirmatory test results are pending on the others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arkansas (1), Arizona (2), California (2), Colorado (5), Delaware (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (2), Illinois (5), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (2)...</p>http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13054
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13054Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EST